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Motability
Motability was established in 1977 by Lord Sterling. The foundation runs the national Motability Scheme and distributes grants for accessible transport.
Motability
Motability was established in 1977 by Lord Sterling. The foundation runs the national Motability Scheme and distributes grants for accessible transport. Its endowment reached $2.9 billion. The endowment invests in listed equities, private credit, private equity and venture capital. Confirmed holdings include positions in Kongsberg Gruppen and Aker BP. Operations span the United Kingdom with direct ownership of commercial and industrial properties in London, Bristol, Edinburgh and Coalville. The commercial arm, Motability Operations Group plc, manages the vehicle fleet and reinsurance subsidiary. The foundation employs investment advisors and maintains relationships with four major UK banks as shareholders in the operations company. In September 2025 it sponsored the Labour Party Conference on accessible transport. King Charles III serves as Chief Patron. Motability maintains a distinct governance structure with the charitable foundation overseeing policy while the operations company executes leasing under bank ownership. This separation channels scheme surpluses into the endowment and grant programs.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1977
AUM
2.9B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Harlow
Corporate office
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Additional offices
London · Bristol · Edinburgh · Coalville
Principals
The Rt Hon the Lord Sterling of Plaistow GCVO CBE
Founder and Life President
Nigel Fletcher
CEO of Motability Foundation
Philip Coates
Chief Investment Officer
Andrew Miller
CEO of Motability Operations Ltd.
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Motability?
Philip Coates serves as Chief Investment Officer of the Motability Foundation. The endowment receives advice from Lane, Clarke and Peacock.
How is Motability structured relative to its operations company?
The Motability Foundation oversees the scheme and endowment. Motability Operations Group plc executes leasing and is owned by Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC and NatWest.
What asset classes appear in the endowment?
The portfolio includes listed equities, private credit, private equity and venture capital. Holdings have been noted in Kongsberg Gruppen and Aker BP.
Does Motability participate in direct investments or only funds?
The endowment holds both listed equities and private assets. Direct property ownership includes sites in London, Bristol, Edinburgh and Coalville.
Where does the underlying capital originate?
Surpluses from the Motability Scheme vehicle leasing operations flow to the endowment. The scheme is funded through government disability allowances.
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